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Security Officer Salary in Wakefield

How much does a security officer earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£26,125 per year

per year in Wakefield · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 per year

Security Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Security Officer pay in Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for security officers near Wakefield

Compare average security officer pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage security officer salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£26,125 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wales£25,850 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about security officer pay in Wakefield

How much does a security officer earn in Wakefield?

The average salary for a security officer in Wakefield is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Wakefield a well-paid area for security officers?

Wakefield tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for security officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire security officers in Wakefield?

Live security officer openings in Wakefield rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a security officer in Wakefield increase their salary?

Security Officers in Wakefield typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between security officer pay in Wakefield and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Wakefield it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

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